Enrollment
568
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheektowaga, NY
Maryvale Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Maryvale Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361860001679
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maryvale Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maryvale Primary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maryvale Primary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361860001679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maryvale Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maryvale Primary School
Maryvale Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cheektowaga, New York, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 806 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #740, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District spends $19,745 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District also operates Maryvale High School (660 students) and Maryvale Middle School (518 students) alongside Maryvale Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maryvale Primary School compares
Maryvale Primary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Asian 16.5%
African American 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Maryvale Primary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District, which includes Maryvale Primary School.
$19,745
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 44.6%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Maryvale Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryvale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maryvale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maryvale Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maryvale Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~568 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maryvale Primary School
How many students attend Maryvale Primary School?
Maryvale Primary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheektowaga, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maryvale Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maryvale Primary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maryvale Primary School?
40.1% of students at Maryvale Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maryvale Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Maryvale Primary School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maryvale Primary School?
Maryvale Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maryvale Primary School rank among schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, Maryvale Primary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
Is Maryvale Primary School a good school?
Maryvale Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District?
Besides Maryvale Primary School, Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District also operates Maryvale High School (660 students), Maryvale Middle School (518 students), and Maryvale Intermediate School (490 students). See the Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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